Chief features writer Richard Ault has been shortlisted for the Best Writer accolade.

What's On Editor Becky Loton has been shortlisted on the Young Print Journalist of the Year category.

The news follows on from The Sentinel and four of its journalists, Steve Bould, Richard Ault, Jack Furness and Jenny Amphlett, being shortlisted across five categories in the Midlands Media Awards.

The winners of the Midlands Media Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Birmingham on November 2. The winners of the O2 Media awards North West will be announced on November 9 at a ceremony in Manchester.